Los Angeles Dodgers closer Tanner Scott revealed the expectations of his four-year, $72 million contract have affected his performance this season.
Scott has featured in 58 games for LA this season, posting a 4.64 ERA through 54.1 innings pitched. He has nine blown saves in 2025, which is more than his previous two seasons combined. The Dodgers signed Scott in the offseason following a sub-2.00 ERA All-Star season with the Miami Marlins and San Diego Padres.
“Anyone that would say no (they don’t feel it) is probably lying,” Scott said. “You always want to perform to the standard that you believe you are and the team and the fans see you as.